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“Tips for going to a TV recording show at ITV London...”

written by keungjk on 27/01/2018

I have been to a number of TV recording shows at the ITV London studios either as a general ticket holder or priority ticket holder. I want to share my tips of ensuring that you have some sort of a good experience. You read the horror stories on the reviews but the main problem is waiting in a queue with no guarantee that you get in!

The London Studios is within easy reach of Waterloo station and there is no car parking around the area. Within five minutes walk are a number of places that you can buy food and drink although you won't be allowed to consume this in the studios.

1. It is worth buying a priority ticket membership as you get some chance of getting in!
2. Ignore the time that you need to arrive on the ticket. You need to be here at the most..2 or 3 hours before the time listed especially if it a popular show. So you need to be prepare for a long wait.
3. Come prepared for the weather..a warm coat, umbrella etc
4. Bring food and drink with you. However if you are in a group, you can arrange for someone to buy food and drink nearby.
5. Bring a book or ebook or any device with a film to pass the time. Although this is a good opportunity to engage with folk in the queue!
6. Be prepared to stand in the queue for a long wait. There is no place to sit down unless you bring a fold up garden chair or one of those golfing seats!
7. Whatever happens don't leave the queue even when you are allocated raffle tickets or wristbands. You might lose your place unless you are in a group who will keep your place.
8. The only toilets are in the London studios building and you have the advantage of going to the toilets if you are on the grounds of the studios. In fact when you are let into the building, go straight to the studio and secure your seat. The seats are not numbered and reserved. The stewards will direct you to the nearest empty seats. Only when you placed your belongings on the seat, then go to the toilet.
9. Always be polite to the applause staff. They only doing their job! You only the situation worse for yourself if you start a confrontation with them. My experience is that they are polite and friendly!
10. You will go through a security and body check. So make sure your bag is kept open as you are nearer the security station.
11. Once you get past the security table, you almost there and the applause staff will line you against a wall with plaques of celebrity hands and overhead heaters.
12. Keep your hopes up!! If you are a general ticket holder and don't get in, you will be allocated a priority ticket.